Career, Employment and Training Resources

LEARN - NYS Workers with Disabilities Program (55-b): Section 55-b of the New York State Civil Service Law authorizes the New York State Civil Service Commission to designate up to 1,200 positions normally filled through competitive examination to be filled through the appointment of qualified persons with disabilities.

Independent Living Centers (ILCs) provide benefits advisement which is often crucial during the many stages of employability. ILCs assist with all aspects of living, learning and earning. They identify and facilitate removal of architectural, communication and attitudinal barriers to full participation in local communities.

NYS Commission for the Blind: The mission of the New York State Commission for the Blind is to enhance employability, to maximize independence and to assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.

NYS Workers with Disabilities Tax Credit (WDTC): For-profit businesses and organizations that hire individuals with developmental disabilities may earn up to $5,000 for full-time employment and up to $2,500 for part-time employment in state tax credit.

Disabled Access Tax Credit: Businesses with fewer than 30 employees and no more than $1 million in gross receipts in the preceding year can receive a tax credit of up to 50% of “eligible access expenditures.”

Barrier Removal Tax Deduction: Businesses of any size can take an annual deduction of up to $15,000 for expenses related to removing physical, structural and transportation barriers for people with disabilities.

ACT – Find Employment

Find NYS job openings, continuous recruitment exams, and other opportunities in New York State and Local Government at theNYS Civil Service Website.